The perfect pairing for Genoese pesto must tackle a specific challenge: the aromatic intensity of basil and the rich, oily texture of pine nuts and Parmigiano. The choice almost inevitably falls on dry, fresh and sapid white wines, able to cleanse the palate without overpowering the garden aromas: a Pigato ligure or a Vermentino are the classic companions of choice. This same Mediterranean philosophy, made of fresh herbs and strictly raw seasonings, is found in a constellation of kindred dishes ideal for warm days, each with its own distinctive character.

The journey begins in the South with pesto alla trapanese (raw tomato and almonds), which demands the bright structure of a Grillo siciliano to withstand the tomato's acidity, and moves up with the refreshing zucchini and mint pesto, enhanced by the herbal notes of a Sauvignon Blanc. For summer icons like pasta alla checca (cherry tomatoes, mozzarella and lots of basil) or spaghetti with summer green sauce (parsley, capers and anchovies), the key is to balance the sapidity and sweetness of the cheeses: go for the minerality of a Fiano or the palate-cleansing effect of a Brut sparkling wine, both perfect for washing away the persistence of garlic.

Sicilia DOC Grillo Fondo Filara 2024 Nicosia

Sicilia DOC Grillo Fondo Filara 2024 Nicosia

0,75 ℓ
13.20 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  17.60 €/ℓ
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Pouilly-Fumé AOC Le Champ des Vignes 2024 Marquis de Goulaine

Pouilly-Fumé AOC Le Champ des Vignes 2024 Marquis de Goulaine

0,75 ℓ
Discount 29%
19.20 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  25.60 €/ℓ
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Lowest price: 27.20 € 
Valle de Colchagua Sauvignon Blanc DO Los Vascos 2024 Domaines Barons de Rothschild

Valle de Colchagua Sauvignon Blanc DO Los Vascos 2024 Domaines Barons de Rothschild

0,75 ℓ
Discount 5%
13.20 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  17.60 €/ℓ
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Lowest price: 13.90 € 
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Greco di Tufo DOCG 2025 Feudi di San Gregorio

Greco di Tufo DOCG 2025 Feudi di San Gregorio

0,75 ℓ
90
90
92
Discount 5%
11.60 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  15.47 €/ℓ
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Lowest price: 12.30 € 
Running low on stock
Fiano di Avellino DOCG Radici 2025 Mastroberardino

Fiano di Avellino DOCG Radici 2025 Mastroberardino

0,75 ℓ
Discount 15%
15.90 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  21.20 €/ℓ
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Lowest price: 18.80 € 
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Collio DOC Sauvignon 2024 Villa Russiz

Collio DOC Sauvignon 2024 Villa Russiz

0,75 ℓ
16.70 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  22.27 €/ℓ
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Bolgheri DOC Vermentino Solosole 2025 Poggio al Tesoro

Bolgheri DOC Vermentino Solosole 2025 Poggio al Tesoro

0,75 ℓ
Discount 5%
19.80 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  26.40 €/ℓ
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Lowest price: 20.90 € 
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Vermentino di Gallura Superiore DOCG Mancini Primo 2024 Piero Mancini

Vermentino di Gallura Superiore DOCG Mancini Primo 2024 Piero Mancini

0,75 ℓ
Discount 5%
12.40 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  16.53 €/ℓ
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Lowest price: 13.10 € 
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Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc GI Bishop's Leap 2025 Saint Clair

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc GI Bishop's Leap 2025 Saint Clair

0,75 ℓ
Discount 5%
16 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  21.33 €/ℓ
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Lowest price: 16.90 € 
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Leyda DO Sauvignon Blanc Reserva 2023 Casa la Tenca

Leyda DO Sauvignon Blanc Reserva 2023 Casa la Tenca

0,75 ℓ
Discount 16%
9.10 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  12.13 €/ℓ
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Lowest price: 10.90 € 
Friuli DOC Sauvignon Blanc Turranio 2025 Bosco del Merlo

Friuli DOC Sauvignon Blanc Turranio 2025 Bosco del Merlo

0,75 ℓ
Discount 17%
12.10 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  16.13 €/ℓ
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Lowest price: 14.60 € 
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Costa Toscana IGT Vermentino 2024 Tenuta Le Colonne

Costa Toscana IGT Vermentino 2024 Tenuta Le Colonne

0,75 ℓ
Discount 5%
11.30 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  15.07 €/ℓ
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Lowest price: 11.90 € 
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Côtes de Provence AOC Blanc Les Commandeurs 2022 Château Peyrassol

Côtes de Provence AOC Blanc Les Commandeurs 2022 Château Peyrassol

0,75 ℓ
Discount 10%
18.10 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  24.13 €/ℓ
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Lowest price: 20.20 € 
Verdicchio di Matelica DOC No Solfiti AnimoLogico 2023 Belisario

Verdicchio di Matelica DOC No Solfiti AnimoLogico 2023 Belisario

0,75 ℓ
92
93
Discount 20%
14.60 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  19.47 €/ℓ
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Lowest price: 18.30 € 
Puglia IGT Fiano da Uve Leggermente Appassite 2024 Duca di Saragnano

Puglia IGT Fiano da Uve Leggermente Appassite 2024 Duca di Saragnano

0,75 ℓ
Discount 25%
9.30 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  12.40 €/ℓ
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Lowest price: 12.50 € 
Running low on stock
Toscana IGT Vermentino 2024 Viticcio

Toscana IGT Vermentino 2024 Viticcio

0,75 ℓ
Discount 20%
13 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  17.33 €/ℓ
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Lowest price: 16.30 € 
Saint-Bris AOC Sauvignon 2024 Ropiteau Frères

Saint-Bris AOC Sauvignon 2024 Ropiteau Frères

0,75 ℓ
Discount 30%
11.40 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  15.20 €/ℓ
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Lowest price: 16.30 € 
Pays d'Oc IGP Sauvignon Blanc 2024 Les Jamelles

Pays d'Oc IGP Sauvignon Blanc 2024 Les Jamelles

0,75 ℓ
Discount 9%
9.20 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  12.27 €/ℓ
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Lowest price: 10.20 € 
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